Former WWE ID talent Zyda Steele grabbed attention in October when she decided not to renew her WWE contract. Shortly after, AEW showed interest in the 22-year-old rising star. This interest became apparent when Steele appeared on a recent Ring of Honor show, confronting Layla Gray backstage and issuing a match challenge. Ahead of the ROH finals, AEW president Tony Khan hinted at more action from Steele, telling fans to "stay tuned" for her upcoming matches.
Khan praised Steele’s performance, noting her impactful promo alongside Layla Gray on ROH. He mentioned Gray’s impressive victory over Trish Adora and expressed excitement about the upcoming Skyflight versus Shane Taylor event at ROH Final Battle. Khan believes the exchange between Steele and Gray hints at a compelling match and emphasized his enthusiasm to see more from Steele.
Recently, Steele competed in a street fight against Haley J at DWJ Damaged Goods 3 on November 16 and lost to Indi Hartwell in an October match for the House of Glory Women’s Championship. Although her official ROH in-ring debut date hasn’t been revealed, the yearly "Honor Club" taping took place on Thursday. While Steele isn’t officially listed for Friday’s ROH Final Battle, Layla Gray will be at ringside supporting Skyflight’s Scorpio Sky, Dante Martin, and Darius Martin as they face Shane Taylor, Carly Bravo, and Captain Sean Dean in a men’s contest for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship.
Fan Take: This development is exciting for AEW fans as it signals the addition of a promising young talent in Zyda Steele, who could bring fresh energy and new storylines. Her involvement could not only elevate the women’s division but also contribute to the overall growth and diversity of talent in AEW and ROH.
